Rev 21:1 shows the new heaven and earth that 21:5 declares 'I am making all things new'—it provides the visual context.

Rev 21:22 describes the new Jerusalem having no temple because God and the Lamb are its temple—an example of 'all things new' from 21:5.

Revelation 20:11 shows the same throne-sitter judging the old creation, leading to the new creation declaration in 21:5.

Revelation 19:9 also commands writing and declares the words are true, exactly like the trustworthy statement in 21:5.

Revelation 5:1 depicts the throne-sitter holding the scroll, whose words in 21:5 bring the final fulfillment.

Revelation 4:2 establishes the throne scene where the one speaking in 21:5 is seated.

Revelation 4:9 shows the throne-sitter receiving worship, the same who declares new creation in 21:5.

Rev 22:6 repeats exactly 'these words are trustworthy and true'—reaffirming the reliability of the same prophecy.

Isaiah 42:9 foretells God declaring new things, which Revelation 21:5 fulfills as the ultimate new creation.

Isaiah 43:19 promises God doing a new thing, echoed in Revelation 21:5 as the cosmic new creation.

Ecclesiastes 1:9 declares nothing new under the sun — directly opposing this promise that God is making everything new.

In Galatians 6:15, Paul declares that 'what counts is the new creation' — the same principle of divine renewal applied to believers here.

In Matthew 19:28, Jesus speaks of the 'renewal of all things' — the same eschatological restoration promised here.

In Psalm 104:30, God's Spirit renews creation — the same divine renewal promised here as 'making everything new'.

2 Corinthians 5:17 applies new creation to believers in Christ, while Revelation 21:5 extends it to all things.

In Ezekiel 36:26, God gives a new heart and spirit — a personal renewal that anticipates the comprehensive renewal of all things here.

In Colossians 3:10, believers are renewed in the image of their Creator — a progressive renewal that culminates in the full renewal of all things here.